I moved to St. Petersburg from Manhattan over 20 years ago, long before it was cool and back when people still joked it was “God’s Waiting Room.” I saw the magic before the rest of the world caught on.
Since then, Ambassador Barb has explored Tampa Bay from the pavement up: chasing murals, sunsets, wildlife, hidden gems, unforgettable meals, and the little moments most people walk right past.
Every moment has the potential for magic!
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Before becoming #AmbassadorBarb, I spent years in real estate marketing helping tell the stories behind some of Florida’s most recognizable developments, including One St. Petersburg, Saltaire, and Art House.
I loved watching the skyline transform, but eventually realized buildings don’t make a city magical.
People do. Stories do. Nature does. The unexpected moments do.
So I traded boardrooms for sidewalks, became a solopreneur, and started exploring St. Pete one step, one photo, and one discovery at a time.
Being an ambassador isn’t just about exploring a community, it’s about showing up for it.
#VolunteerBarb has supported organizations and events throughout Tampa Bay including:
American Stage
CASA
Daystar Life Center
Feeding Tampa Bay
Freefall Theatre
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
Gasparilla Music Festival
Heels to Heal
Localtopia
Mainsail Art Festival
Museum of Motherhood
St. Pete Arts Alliance
Straz Center
Visit St. Pete Clearwater
Discovering Life through Curiosity
Experience the wonder of every day moments in life!
Urban Nature Trolley Tours by Ambassador Barb 